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AMC VLA 943  Negative Acceleration (Acceptable Means of Compliance)

ED Decision 2003/18/RM

Compliance with CS-VLA 943 may be shown by submitting the aeroplane to such period of negative acceleration that is within the capability of the aeroplane, but not less than -

a.                              One continuous period of 2 seconds at less than zero 'g'; and separately,

b.                             At least two excursions to less than zero 'g' in rapid succession in which the total time at less than zero 'g' is at least 2 seconds.